Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Recipe
A Chicken Teriyaki Bowl is a flavorful dish featuring tender, golden-browned chicken coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Rice cooker or pot for cooking rice
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- steamed veggies for serving
- 3 tsp cornstarch
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ cup water
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- rice for serving
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add cubed chicken, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the sauce into the skillet and stir continuously until thickened.
- Serve the chicken hot over white or brown rice with your choice of vegetables.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in a small portion of the teriyaki sauce for 15–30 minutes before cooking.
- To achieve an authentic Japanese touch, add a splash of mirin to the sauce for subtle sweetness and umami richness.
- For a crispy texture, lightly coat the chicken in cornstarch before frying to create a delicate crunch that pairs well with the sauce.